Principles Guiding Policy On Agricultural Land

The Zimbabwe Land Commission is guided by the following principles set out in section 289 of the Constitution:

a) land is a finite natural resource that forms part of Zimbabweans' common heritage;

b) subject to section 72, every Zimbabwean eitizen has a right to acquire, hold, occupy, use, transfer, hypothecate,lease or dispose of agricultural land regardless of his or her race or colour;

c) the allocation and distribution of agricultural land must be fair and equitable, having regard to gender balance and diverse community interests;

d) the land tenure system must promote increased productivity and investment by Zimbabweans in agricultural land;

e) the use of agricultural land should promote food security, good health and nutrition and generate employment, while protecting and conserving the environment for future generations;

f) no person may be deprived arbitrarily of their right to use and occupy agricultural land.